4 Tips to Moving Overseas

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Most people are familiar with the concept of
moving, of relocating. As a matter of
fact, the average person will move upwards of a half dozen times in their
life. But these moves are typically
municipal or, to the furthest extent, national. It is rare that you will have
to move overseas, for example.

Some people, however, do find themselves in a
situation where they are facing an international, overseas move. This might be
for a job or it could be for school, or it could just be time to try something
new. Whatever your reason, here are a few tips by one and only Montreal moving
company ASAP Moving to help make that move as seamless and stress-free
as possible.

TIP
#1: Sell! Sell!
Sell!

Yes, it is hard to sell everything you own. The
good news, of course, is that you don't have to. But you should try to sell as
much as you possibly can. This is
particularly true of large items like furniture, major appliances, and even
your car. Again, this is not easy, but
consider how much it will cost to ship these items across an ocean (fees,
taxes, duties, etc) and that might help to put into perspective. Most things are replaceable and if it is not,
then be prepared to pay—and probably heavily—or find a place to keep it until
you can.

TIP
#2: Store Whatever is Left

Whether you are trying to hold onto something
important or you just have some stuff left over from your estate sale, make
sure that you properly store whatever you are keeping (but not necessarily
taking with you). Storage can be an
effective, affordable option for holding on to some of your things, even if you
can't use them right away. And it gives you options for the future: you can
always ship things over later (or come fetch them) or sell/give them away
later, too.

TIP
#3: Send Ahead of You What You Can

If it is possible, you should try to send some of
your things ahead of the move. This way
you will have some things waiting for you.
It can help to split up the shipping costs (and luggage fees, etc) and
it can help your moving process move along with the feeling that you are
steadily moving closer to the goal.

TIP
#4: Don't Forget Your Visa (and Other Documents)

If you have not already done so, make sure you
learn what your new country of residence requires for your visa. Get all the information and documents
prepared before the move; and make sure that you are carrying the necessary
documents in hand (ID/license, passport, visa, etc) while you are traveling.